As said many times, Fleischer were responsible for some brilliant cartoons, some of them still among my favourites. Their visual style was often stunning and some of the most imaginative and ahead of its time in animation.
The character of Betty Boop, one of their most famous and prolific characters, may not be for all tastes and sadly not as popular now, but her sex appeal was quite daring for the time and to me there is an adorable sensual charm about her. 'Betty Boop's Trial' doesn't disappoint in how Betty is characterised, she is still her sensual and charming self.
'Betty Boop's Trial' is the sort of cartoon that does everything right and very little wrong, but at the same time something is missing in comparison to what made the best Betty Boop cartoons so good. Do have a preference for the more risqué, more surreal cartoons, and one that have more visual imagination. The story also isn't much of one.
On the other hand, once again the animation is very good, again as always rich in detail and beautifully drawn. The music wonderfully jazzy and infectious, putting one in a good mood and enhances the action wonderfully.
'Betty Boop's Trial' succeeds in the entertainment department, with some very amusing gags and with everything going at a brisk pace. As said, Betty is characterised without complaint and the judge is fun too. The voice acting from Fleischer regulars Jack Mercer and Mae Questel is very good.
In summary, a good amusing cartoon and does everything right, but just missing that extra something to make it one of the best. 7/10 Bethany Cox
